Bohuslav
Martinu (1890-1959) was born in Policka, Czech Republic. He studied at Prague
Conservatory under Joseph Suk and worked later in Paris. He fled to America in 1941, where
he produced a number of important works, including his first symphony, commissioned by
Koussevitzky for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. >> More

Prague:
Centre of Science and the Arts

Charles IV (1316-1378), King
of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, initiated Prague's golden age. Emperor Rudolph II
(1576-1612) invited Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler and other
famous scientists to live and work in the city.

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